Breakfast links: Thousands of people flocked outside to watch a flyover show this weekend

LinksBy Matt Gontarchick (Contributor) May 4, 2020

Navy’s Blue Angels and Air Force’s Thunderbirds fly over DC by Hillel Steinberg licensed under Creative Commons.

Nice weather and flyovers drew thousands outdoors

After weeks of gloomy weather, thousands of people in Washington congregated in outdoor spaces like the National Mall and 14th Streets to enjoy the flyover and sunshine Saturday. Some attributed this to quarantine fatigue.   (Elliot C. Williams, Rachel Sadon / DCist)

COVID-19 cases in MoCo still haven’t peaked

According to Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, the number of cases in the county is still rising and have yet to peak. To brace for a possible surge, the county is working to increase hospital capacity and boost testing.  (Briana Adhikusuma / Bethesda Beat)

When will the lockdown end?

Lockdowns in the Washington region won’t begin to ease until the number of confirmed coronavirus cases drops for 14 consecutive days. Even when that happens, restrictions won’t be lifted immediately.  (Jeffrey Katz, Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)

ReOpen DC Advisory Group seeks input through survey

The Reopen DC Advisory Group recently posted an online survey for residents, business owners, and even visitors to share concerns and feedback related to how the city should reopen.  (Kristen Hinman / Washingtonian)

Companies building the Purple Line say they’ll walk away

The companies responsible for building the Purple Line have threatened to quit the project unless Maryland reimburses them for cost overruns, many of which are related to the numerous lawsuits the project has faced.  (Katherine Shaver / Post)

Lime returns to Baltimore to help medical workers

Lime will deploy 50 scooters in downtown Baltimore to help medical practitioners at nearby hospitals get around. For the duration of the pandemic, essential medical workers will be able to receive 30-minute free rides.  (Mary Carole McCauley / Post)

Public hearing expected on zoning changes for Carver-Langston

The DC Zoning Commission voted in favor of holding a public meeting to review proposed zoning changes to Northeast DC’s Carver-Langston neighborhood that would allow medium-density development and raise the height limit from 50 to 65 feet.  (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)

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